Virginia knocked on the door of Mrs Harpins shop. Tommy appeared and opened it and welcomed her in.
" Hi I hope I'm not too early."
" No ... not at all. Please come in."
She walked in and looked around. " This place hasn't changed."
Tommy smiled. " The living quarters are in the back. Sure you already know that. Come on I'll show you."
Tommy opened the door and they walked into a beautiful kitchen furnished with wood.
" Ah Tommy who is your friend?"
" Uncle Matt. This Virginia Keller."
The man sat down and looked through his glasses.
" It cant be Virginia."
Virginia smiled. " Good evening Mr Harpins. Long time no see."
He smiled and embraced Virginia. A woman walked into the kitchen. She was in her fourties and was wearing a smile.
" You're all grown up. You're a young woman now."
Virginia let her emotions take over and she ran into Mrs Harpins arms and cried. Within minutes she was telling her everything. How she had fought all these years against her Mothers beliefs , hidden away from the media , bear the beatings and pain she got from other wizards and witches.
" Mr Florian told me that you were still learning about dark and good magic."
" Oh yes " said Virginia. " I've been studying like crazy. I want to continue in Dad's footsteps."
" I'm sorry about what happened between us Virginia. I said some terrible things."
" I'm sorry for what my Mother did Mrs Harpins. I had no idea..."
Mrs Harpins stood up and directed Virginia out onto the balcony where they stood alone. She gazed out onto the streets below.
" My husband is not aware of what happened here Virginia. I couldn't bring myself to tell him what I almost did. Only Tommy and you know and if you dont mind. I would like you to keep it that way."
" Of course I will " said Virginia. " I wont tell anyone. I haven't..."
" Good girl. I really am glad to see you again Virginia. Your Father would be terribly disappointed in me for turning my back on you. I was very wrong and for that I appologise."
Virginia smiled. " Dont " she said. " Its all in the past and as far as I am concerned it can stay there."